Former NGT48 idol Yuka Ogino has welcomed her first child.

Ogino, who previously announced her marriage on her 26th birthday (February 16), took to Instagram to share the happy news of her baby’s arrival. "Childbirth was much harder than I had imagined. It truly felt like a series of miracles," she wrote, "But the moment I heard my baby cry, all the strength I had poured into the experience was rewarded. When I held my baby for the first time, I was so overwhelmed with joy that I forgot all the pain—I couldn’t stop crying."

Ogino joined NGT48 as a first-generation member and graduated from the group in November 2021. Since then, she has remained active in the entertainment industry, appearing on variety shows and starring in stage productions.

Congratulations!